Sentences with phrase «urinary incontinence increases»

Urinary incontinence increases for spayed bitches, though this is less likely if the bitch is spayed after she has her first season.

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This comes as a new study shows that the long - term impact of vaginal childbirth delivery is associated with an almost twofold increase in the risk of stress urinary incontinence.

Compared to vaginal deliveries, caesarean deliveries are associated with a decreased risk of urinary incontinence and pelvic prolapse, but an increased risk of miscarriage or placenta previa in future pregnancies.

Pregnancy and childbirth may make your vagina feel looser (as well as increase your chances of urinary incontinence).

In bitches, spaying will greatly reduce the risk of breast cancer, pyometra, perianal fistula and cancers of the reproductive organs.5 Spay surgery itself carries a somewhat high rate (around 20 %) of complications such as infection, hemorrhage and even death.5 Spaying significantly increases the rate of urinary incontinence in bitches....

The AVMA policy statement goes on to say: ``... potential health problems associated with spaying and neutering have also been identified, including an increased risk of prostatic cancer in males; increased risks of bone cancer and hip dysplasia in large - breed dogs associated with sterilization before maturity; and increased incidences of obesity, diabetes, urinary tract infections, urinary incontinence, and hypothyroidism.»

A number of studies have shown that there is an increase in the incidence of female urinary incontinence in dogs spayed early.

• increases the risk of cardiac hemangiosarcoma by a factor of 1.6 • triples the risk of hypothyroidism • increases the risk of progressive geriatric cognitive impairment • triples the risk of obesity, a common health problem in dogs with many associated health problems • quadruples the small risk (< 0.6 %) of prostate cancer • doubles the small risk (5; this is a common cancer and major cause of death in some breeds • triples the risk of hypothyroidism • increases the risk of obesity by a factor of 1.6 - 2, a common health problem in dogs with many associated health problems • causes urinary «spay incontinence» in 4 - 20 % of female dogs • increases the risk of persistent or recurring urinary tract infections by a factor of 3 - 4 • increases the risk of recessed vulva, vaginal dermatitis, and vaginitis, especially for female dogs spayed before puberty • doubles the small risk (< 1 %) of urinary tract tumors • increases the risk of orthopedic disorders • increases the risk of adverse reactions to vaccinations One thing is clear — much of the spay / neuter information that is available to the public is unbalanced and contains claims that are exaggerated or unsupported by evidence.

Veterinary Medicine, noted an «increased rate of cystitis and decreasing age at gonadectomy was associated with increased rate of urinary incontinence.

Even so, the AVMA deals HSUS a blow in its straightforward policy statement «potential health problems associated with spaying and neutering have also been identified, including an increased risk of prostatic cancer in males; increased risks of bone cancer and hip dysplasia in large - breed dogs associated with sterilization before maturity; and increased incidences of obesity, diabetes, urinary tract infections, urinary incontinence, and hypothyroidism.»

There are several complications associated with urinary incontinence besides getting your carpet and floor wet; among many other complications, there is an increase in chances of acquiring a bladder infection.

In breeds not at risk, a spay (particularly when done at an early age) will increase the risks of other health problems like osteosarcoma, hypothyroidism, hip dysplasia, immune system dysfunction, vaccine reactions, aggression, urinary incontinence, and others.

The disadvantages of spaying female dogs include a slight increase in aggressive tendencies in some females after OHE, an increased risk of urinary incontinence (usually treatable but may require life - long treatment), weight gain above what would occur with normal maturity in about 10 % of dogs and the risk of the surgery itself.

Of the dozens of studies that will stand up to peer review that have been done, the ONLY negative finding is a slight increase in urinary incontinence in female puppies spayed prior to 12 weeks of age.

Also, the use of phenylpropanolamine, a medication removed from the human market because of increased stroke risks, is still common in dogs as treatment for urinary incontinence.

Spaying and neutering removes the reproductive hormones and this can result in increased risk of health problems, including urinary incontinence and in rare instances, some types of cancer.

Spaying female dogs may increase the risk of obesity, urinary incontinence, cranial cruciate rupture and possibly hip dysplasia.

However, early spaying may increase the risk of bone tumors, lymphoma, mast cell tumors, splenic hemangiosarcoma, urinary incontinence and bladder cancer.

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It is a good idea to treat as urinary incontinence can predispose dogs to increased water intake and urinary tract infections.